Much has been made about the potential link between cellphones and brain tumors. Of 19 scientific studies on the subject, 4 show a very weak association. Most scientists believe that the potential for harm is extremely low. But with nearly everyone talking on a cell phone these days, we thought we’d go to the source. This episode Dr Jim interviews Dr Otis Brawley from the American Cancer Society. Their mission is to prevent cancer. Are they sounding the alarm on cell phones? Listen now to learn more…
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This diagnosis probably generates more fear than any other… brain tumor. Our brain is the seat of our personality, our intellect, our connection to the outside world. To be robbed of its full function has the greatest impact on quality of life for all of us. Senator Kennedy has been diagnosed with one of the more aggressive forms of brain tumor, a malignant glioma. This group of tumors are treatable, but not curable. They take life quickly, in a matter of months or at most years. Learn more, listen now…
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